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>> ikea was a client of mine for years and years. ikea's motto sin conclusiveness for all. the way it happened is in global marketing you target market by market, and you can't say they are wrong, frankly, if in that country that's the way business is done. >> why not stand by the decision? that's confusing to me. >> very surprise that had they didn't stand by it. there would never be a scene in a home in saudi arabia where a woman would be -- with her male child and her husband in the bathroom so i understand that, the woman not being in the picture. >> ikea did the wrong thing but says more about saudi arabia than it does about ikea, the fact that you couldn't tell rate seeing a woman in a furniture catalog. >> secret ballot, thumbs up or themes down on seth macfarlane. >> thumbs up. >> genius move. >> star? >> i'll be nicer to him than he has been to me. >> star, done and willie, we'll get the scoop later. >>> coming up next, simple savvy and silly tips including a quick fix for your scratched dvds, right after this. rich in fiber. my dad taught me, and i taught my son o
>> ikea was a client of mine for years and years. ikea's motto sin conclusiveness for all. the way it happened is in global marketing you target market by market, and you can't say they are wrong, frankly, if in that country that's the way business is done. >> why not stand by the decision? that's confusing to me. >> very surprise that had they didn't stand by it. there would never be a scene in a home in saudi arabia where a woman would be -- with her male child and her...
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this iconic image of audrey hepburn in an ikea print has been replaced, and even ikea's female designers have done a disappearing act. it's thought the changes were made in deference to the ultraconservative form of islam practiced in saudi arabia where women are banned from driving and can't travel overseas without permission from a male guardian. western companies doing business in the oil-rich kingdom do their best not to offend its strict religious practices, including segregation of the sexes, but for ikea's saudi arabian franchise, which has three stores, it's backfired. >> there could be a huge tidal wave of negative opinion towards it. that in the social and the digital viral world we live in becomes a global story. within hours. >> reporter: ikea's management agrees, as a producer of the catalog, we regret the current situation, said a company statement. we should have reacted and realized that excludeing women of the saudi arabian version of the catalog is in conflict with the ikea group values. ikea's sensitivity to its saudi arabian customers isn't likely to be well received
this iconic image of audrey hepburn in an ikea print has been replaced, and even ikea's female designers have done a disappearing act. it's thought the changes were made in deference to the ultraconservative form of islam practiced in saudi arabia where women are banned from driving and can't travel overseas without permission from a male guardian. western companies doing business in the oil-rich kingdom do their best not to offend its strict religious practices, including segregation of the...
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in 90 seconds, look closely at this ikea ad is missing. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? two years ago, the people of bp made a commitment to the gulf. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? and every day since, we've worked hard to keep it. bp has paid over twenty-three billion dollars to help people and businesses who were affected, and to cover cleanup costs. today, the beaches and gulf are open for everyone to enjoy -- and many areas are reporting their best tourism seasons in years. we've shared what we've learned with governments and across the industry so we can all produce energy more safely. i want you to know, there's another commitment bp takes just as seriously: our commitment to america. bp supports nearly two-hundred-fifty thousand jobs in communities across the country. we hired three thousand people just last year. bp invests more in america than in any other country. in fact, over the last five years, no other energy company has invested more in the us than bp. we're working to fuel america for generations to come. today, our commitment to the gulf, and to
in 90 seconds, look closely at this ikea ad is missing. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? two years ago, the people of bp made a commitment to the gulf. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? and every day since, we've worked hard to keep it. bp has paid over twenty-three billion dollars to help people and businesses who were affected, and to cover cleanup costs. today, the beaches and gulf are open for everyone to enjoy -- and many areas are reporting their best tourism seasons in years....
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version of the catalog is in conflict with ikea's ideals. is disrespecting women to boost their bottom line or disrespecting standards? go to gretawire.com and tell us what you think. we're back in two. now with a fag that gives you a burst of wildberry flavor. now why make a flavored heartburn pill? because this is america. and we don't just make things you want, we make things you didn't even know you wanted. like a spoon fork. spray cheese. and jeans made out of sweatpants. so grab yourself some new prilosec otc wildberry. [ male announcer one pill each morning. 2hours. zero heartburn. satisfaion guaranteed or your money back. >> greta: let's go to new york news for headlines. >> greta, thank you. at least 30 people are injured tonight when an amtrak train collides with a big rig in california. authorities say the truck crashing through the railroad crossing. an tram spokesperson says the lights were flashing, the bells were ringing to signal the oncoming train. as a result the train derailed as you can see. there were 169 people on board
version of the catalog is in conflict with ikea's ideals. is disrespecting women to boost their bottom line or disrespecting standards? go to gretawire.com and tell us what you think. we're back in two. now with a fag that gives you a burst of wildberry flavor. now why make a flavored heartburn pill? because this is america. and we don't just make things you want, we make things you didn't even know you wanted. like a spoon fork. spray cheese. and jeans made out of sweatpants. so grab yourself...
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ikea apologizing for erasing women from its catalog in saudi arabia. in the past, the company changed catalogs to reflect cultural standards. women in saudi arabia are barred from work, travel, study, unless they get permission from the men in their lives. oh, yeah, they can drive. >> steve: quick look at news. continuing conversation with the former governor of california, arnold schwarzenegger. he's got a brand-new book out called "total recall." you probably got pretty good recall about california. let's talk a little bit about, there is a lot of buzz that california is on the verge of bankruptcy and is going to need some gigantic bailout. people who live in states where they've been fiscally responsible and haven't lived beyond their means are going why should we bail california out? >> first of all, i don't think anyone has to worry about california needs to be bailed out. i think that i've heard that story for the last 40 years. ronald reagan struggled with the california budget even though he promised he would never raise taxes, he had to raise
ikea apologizing for erasing women from its catalog in saudi arabia. in the past, the company changed catalogs to reflect cultural standards. women in saudi arabia are barred from work, travel, study, unless they get permission from the men in their lives. oh, yeah, they can drive. >> steve: quick look at news. continuing conversation with the former governor of california, arnold schwarzenegger. he's got a brand-new book out called "total recall." you probably got pretty good...
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. >> ikea helping americans go greener, selling only l.e.d.lighting in north american stores two years ago said it had plans to stop selling the light bulbs and today announced it will only offer l.e.d.lights by the year 2016. and there is a spokesperson saying the goal to cut carbon emissions world wide. >> agriculture officials warning milk price koz double if the farm bill isn't renewed. the national milk producers services says government purchases could cause them to rise above $6 a gallon. it provides farm policy for america, right now it's stalled in the house of representatives. california is the largest largest dairy state. >> back to weather there is a is a nrl now. there is a live view from our sutro camera. as you can see this is clear there. lovely day. there is is a look at live doppler 7 hd. sunny skies and right now there are readings 100 degrees in santa rosa and los gatos, 87 here in san francisco down from 90 degrees just a few minutes ago here there is a look at the highlights. warm to hot again tomorrow, cooler the rest of the week and the water vapor shows an uppe
. >> ikea helping americans go greener, selling only l.e.d.lighting in north american stores two years ago said it had plans to stop selling the light bulbs and today announced it will only offer l.e.d.lights by the year 2016. and there is a spokesperson saying the goal to cut carbon emissions world wide. >> agriculture officials warning milk price koz double if the farm bill isn't renewed. the national milk producers services says government purchases could cause them to rise above...
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>>> ikea says it regrets deleting images of women from its catalogs. you can see the differences side-by-side here. in the swedish version on the left, a woman standing in front of a bathroom mirror, but that image was air brushed out and the saudi version of the same catalog. and that's on the right of your screen. ikea issued a statement saying, quote, the mistake happened during the work process occurring before presenting the draft catalog, we take full responsibility for the mistakes made. and if you're having trouble understanding that, so am i. >>> one of america's funniest late-night hosts woke up early this morning for a different kind of gig. stephen colbert filling in on "good morning america." how did he do? >> he did great. it was so great to see him in this role. he's making the rounds, carol, to support his new book out today, that's what led to his guest hosting gig on "good morning america." of course he had fun on the show. i'm a little jealous he got to sing the dolly parton section from the hit song "islands in the stream" a capella
>>> ikea says it regrets deleting images of women from its catalogs. you can see the differences side-by-side here. in the swedish version on the left, a woman standing in front of a bathroom mirror, but that image was air brushed out and the saudi version of the same catalog. and that's on the right of your screen. ikea issued a statement saying, quote, the mistake happened during the work process occurring before presenting the draft catalog, we take full responsibility for the...
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ikea is facing backlash today... for choosing to remove women from some of its catalogs.the possibleereason behind the decision... nd ow the company is now responding ann a refund could be coming customer of aaeeican express. we'll explain why... and how pll local.. all morning. ews.. - &p((break 6)) new hissmorning... honda is pecalling more than half a millioo of their populaa v-6 poteetiaa risk fire risk.the years affected are 2003 to 2007.honna says the ower steering hoses in these cars coulddleak... sparking a fire &pin the engine.so far, no one has been innured..he honda dealers will fix the problem for free...but, eplacement paats for the accord won't be available until eaaly next yyar. "ikeaa is unner fire today... for digitally removing women from the saudi version oo its catalogue.it's raising questiins about the furniture store's commitment to ggnder equality.ikea released a statement expressing regret... saying the deciiion clashes wwth its values. in saudi arabia... women must have a man's permissionntt
ikea is facing backlash today... for choosing to remove women from some of its catalogs.the possibleereason behind the decision... nd ow the company is now responding ann a refund could be coming customer of aaeeican express. we'll explain why... and how pll local.. all morning. ews.. - &p((break 6)) new hissmorning... honda is pecalling more than half a millioo of their populaa v-6 poteetiaa risk fire risk.the years affected are 2003 to 2007.honna says the ower steering hoses in these cars...